Dancer in the Dark

In this episode, we discuss the new In the Golf beta and booster pack curation features for ITGMania as well as discuss the various means of personal expression through music games.

In this episode, I go over the newest Grand Prix 17, and recount the almost-2 year journey to my PFC on Cosmic Velocity ESP last week!

In this episode, we try to resist turning this into a touhou podcast by discussing ways to mess with your mental in order to induce better results!

In this episode, we discuss differences in pad modding and how it affects playstyle and form, impressively, featuring more loopiness than usual.

In this episode, we finish up the uppers review of the BPL 5 challenge charts with Daisycutter, and look at the goal gradient effect and how it impacts moderate term goal setting - in the context of SpookyScores!

In this episode, we have a lot of catch up to do, including but not limited to the BPL 5 Extra Savior challenge charts! In addition, a brief discussion on food/beverages mid-session.

Amber returns, almost a year in the making! We discuss adaptability in the context of Remix 2026, do some early planning for Spooky Scores, and I spin the tale of the dreaded corn dog cookie.

In this episode, we discuss how to interface asking for help, and some youtube recommendations for types of layouts optimized for learning.

Plenty of news from all across the music game community this week, including an amazing win from Jorts in the Pump creator competition!

In this episode, we look at the new leg deleter of a Galaxy Brave 18 and discuss the legacy and state of DDR Extreme!

In this episode, we return to mulling over the new pop tracks to try to think about what data Konami pulls from their machines.

In this episode, we discuss the goings on regarding the new Extra Savior and discuss the idea of creative vision.

In this episode, I talk briefly about finding your voice when charting, and follow back up about dealing with rough times in your growth as a player, but from one! Wait, that's not a good thing!

In this episode, we talk about Konami's questionable patching decisions, as well as the dougie, evidentially.

Jorts returns to talk about his entry in the The 5th AM Music Contest, Elevate, as well as other recent projects! Like the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyso1YdyinA

In this episode, we follow up on the wishlist discussion to contemplate some features Konami can add to the platinum pass, and look at our latest legbreaking 18 in Lisa-RICCIA.

In this episode, I take a look at a friend's current progress with 16 PFCs and use the opportunity to show my brainstorming process regarding new songs to try to score on.

In this episode, I take a look at my progress over 2026 so far, and try to speculate on why I have my epiphanies late in my sessions.

In this episode, we go over VKIM's analysis of Phoenix 2's GRAC report and give some additional thoughts, as well as look over the Bemani Summer Festival crossover event for this year!

In this episode, I discuss the notes that I take between games and during DDR sessions, as well as some topics worth keeping on the backburner with them.

In this episode, we theorycraft a bit on some of the ruleset tweaks regarding newly released events, and, since my backup shoes became unplayable in a month, discuss what to look for when shoe shopping.

In this episode, we discuss where and why to ghost step, as well as look at the new Galaxy Brave 18. Also some news/event catchup since car episodes mean I usually need to do that.

In this episode, we record in the Round 1 parking lot and discuss a smorgasbord of mini topics, including: - event progression curves - various competitions limited to international audiences and why they might be - how my predictions faired on the final dan course

In this episode, I attempt to catch up on recent news, look at the new challenge chart Konami has released for The Legend of Max, and discuss arcade culture in the US vs. Japan through the lens of the recent posting of sponges being found in US Round 1 UFO catchers.

In this episode, we have Kwarter joining us to talk about sports training and nutrition! As this episode was recorded the week that True Step Master was released, we also speculate on what crazy stuff Konami has in store for the future.